Reborn in 2000: I just want to love a few people properly.

"My eldest son, this journey takes you thousands of miles from home. I don't ask you to be any more ambitious or successful."

"I only pray that you are safe and sound."

With time running out, the four had no choice but to set off. Even though they had a thousand words in their hearts, they could not say more at this moment.

"I understand. You and Mom take care of yourselves at home."

Xu Bo didn't want it to be a life-or-death farewell, so after hugging his mother, he greeted Song Leisong.

The four turned around and walked into the security checkpoint, then went up the escalator to the second-floor ticket gate.

Only after Xu Bo's figure disappeared from sight did Xu's parents walk out of the train station, looking lost and dejected.

After finding her own car and getting in, Liu Xiuqin suddenly spoke.

"Tell me, is He Yimei a good match for our brat?"

Xu Tianchao was stunned; he hadn't expected his wife to be thinking about such things.

Little did she know that she had discussed this issue with her son, and the final answer was "universal love".

But Xu's father didn't dare to say it. If he did, his wife would immediately buy a ticket, get on the bus, and beat Xu Bo to death.

"I don't know, we'll see."

Xu Tianchao sighed and silently started the car.

"Hey, why were you so attentive when you were pursuing me? Aren't you worried about our son's future?"

Liu Xiuqin glanced back at Xu Tianchao: "He Yimei is a bit aloof, but she's good-looking and has a good figure, and her education is decent."

"Our families know each other, especially my son. I think there's potential."

Liu Xiuqin muttered to herself, already starting to arrange the marriage.

"Let the children handle their own affairs. They're all grown up now and know what's best for them. Just let things take their course."

The car began to reverse, and once it reached a suitable position, Xu Tianchao shifted gears again.

The car's mechanics started operating, and black smoke billowed from the exhaust pipe, disturbing Xu Ma's thoughts. In her daze, she seemed to be thinking of a girl again.

Every time she came back from going out with Xu Bo, her pristine white dress would become filthy, as if it had been sprayed with car exhaust, yet she would still giggle.

The girl who grew up with Xu Bo since she was little.

"Holy crap! Old Xu, where's Luo Qiaoqiao?!"

......

Yang Xun and the other two were not at the same ticket gate. Before leaving, he used his mobile phone to let his father know that he was safe and sound, and told him that he would get back to him as soon as he arrived in Qingdao.

The second call was to Liu Mei, and it was answered instantly within seconds of dialing, clearly indicating that the girl had been waiting by the phone the whole time.

"I'm leaving now. Keep in touch."

With just five simple words, Yang Xun hung up the phone, grabbed his things, said goodbye, and headed towards the ticket gate.

Xu Bo was somewhat depressed. His three childhood friends suddenly parted ways today, with an exam robbing them of several years of time together.

They all left alone, which explains why the three of them got along so well.

At eight o'clock sharp, the bell rang.

"Train 1344 from Hecheng to Hangzhou is about to depart. Please prepare your train ticket and proceed to the ticket gate for boarding."

Xu Bo, being very perceptive, helped He Jun carry one of the boxes.

"I'll be going now, Uncle He. Please call me if you need anything."

The third carriage is a soft sleeper carriage, which is like a private compartment with a small sliding door that can effectively isolate outside noise.

Xu Bo was in the adjacent fourth carriage, a hard sleeper. The environment was rather poor, but it was still much better than the hard seats outside.

Otherwise, if you sit all the way to Hangzhou, you'll probably be exhausted by the time you get off the train.

After putting the box away and stuffing all the valuables into his bag, Xu Bo took out a book on computer organization and began to read.

There was also a book called "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence" in the bag, waiting for Xu Bo to read.

In his past life, he became a boss and built a large and successful business, so he rarely worked as a coder himself anymore. Therefore, he still needs to consolidate his knowledge a bit.

"Starting with Hangzhou is a good idea; the business environment and policies there are excellent."

"Moreover, the industrial clusters are dense, and the upstream and downstream supply is sufficient."

"But what exactly will they do?"

At this time, the internet bubble in the United States had burst, and the storm began to slowly affect China. People were pessimistic about the internet, but Xu Bo believed.

The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish; be greedy when others are fearful.

"We'll see. Business opportunities are everywhere; let things take their course."

Xu Bo put those thoughts aside for the moment and focused on reading.

Long-forgotten memories were awakened, and scattered knowledge was strung together into a line. Xu Bo turned the pages faster and faster.

He only becomes truly thoughtful when he encounters a few difficult points.

The sun was reaching its highest point without anyone noticing. The train roared across the Northeast Plain, and Xu Bo didn't react when it stopped at Changchun Station.

When Xu Bo arrived in Liaoning Province, he suddenly felt a soreness in his neck. He looked up at his phone and realized that four hours had passed.

I got up and swayed my body, rubbing my sore neck and back.

I strained my back when I went to the oil city that day, and it's still not fully healed.

Feeling a bit hungry, Xu Bo pulled out two boxes of instant noodles and a sausage from the plastic bag.

He put his phone and wallet in his pocket and said to the person in the lower bunk next to him.

"Grandpa, I'm going to get something to eat. I have some extra instant noodles, do you want some?"

The old man had just gotten up and was a little hungry, but he waved his hand and said, "No, young man, I have something to eat."

Pulling a black package out from under the bed, inside were dried tofu, scallions, peanuts, and two bottles of Fuyu Laojiao liquor.

"Grandpa, this dish is great! You're a real expert."

Xu Bo looked at the food and couldn't help but give a thumbs up. With this kind of food on the train, plus a deck of cards, everyone would say the train was fast when we arrived at our destination.

"Wait a minute, sir, I still have two bottles of beer here. I'll get you a bowl of noodles."

"Keep an eye on the bags for me."

There were still many pickpockets on the train at this time, and Xu Bo was a little worried, so he asked the old man for help.

The old man waved his hand, signaling Xu Bo to go.

After filling the two bowls of instant noodles with boiling water, Xu Bo almost couldn't carry them back.

When I returned to my seat, the small table embedded in the wall of the train was covered with peanuts and snacks to go with drinks.

Xu Bo hadn't had this experience in many years, so he quickly put the toilet on the table, took off his shoes, and went to the bed.

I took out the two bottles of Harbin beer I had brought, opened them, handed them to the old man across from me, and then began my culinary journey.

"Young man, where are you going? To school?" The old man across from him broke off a pig's trotter and shared half with Xu Bo.

"Going to school, Hangzhou Electronic Industry College."

Xu Bo ate with gusto: "Grandpa, where are you going?"

"I went to Hangzhou to work. I heard that chefs there earn high wages, so I thought I could make a living with my skills."

At this time, the economy in Northeast China had begun to decline, and more and more people went out to work, taking root and flourishing all over the country with their skills.

"No wonder, this braised pig's trotter is so delicious."

Xu Bo took a sip of beer and mumbled something indistinctly.